Webinar

Safeguarding Tech Recruitment from AI-Driven Cheating

Explore strategies for navigating acceptable and unacceptable AI use by tech candidates.

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Presented by:

Cailean Bailey,

Marcel van der Meer,

and Adam Kovacs

Ready or not, AI is becoming more integrated into everyday life, and it’s transforming the hiring landscape in both positive and potentially harmful ways.

Join us for a free webinar as we explore what AI-driven cheating means in the tech recruitment space. We’ll discuss how candidates may leverage tools like ChatGPT to manipulate various stages of the hiring process—from submitting applications to coding tests and technical interviews. Real-world examples of AI-assisted cheating will shed light on this growing challenge for recruiters.

This webinar will help you navigate the fine line between acceptable and unacceptable uses of AI by candidates. We’ll break down ethical use cases, such as AI acting as a support tool, versus unethical manipulation that compromises the integrity of the hiring process. Learn how to set clear, balanced guidelines for candidates that maintain fairness while embracing the legitimate advantages AI can offer.

Key talking points will include:

Actionable strategies to protect against unwanted AI use in recruitment
How to develop AI-resistant assessments
Implementing real-time monitoring and adaptive testing
AI-aware interview techniques that focus on problem-solving processes
Balancing the integrity of the hiring process with a positive candidate experience
Transforming AI from a threat into an opportunity for better recruitment outcomes

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About the speakers

Cailean Bailey

Head of Global Talent Acquisition

Design Pickle

Cailean (pronounced Kay-lynn) leads Global Talent Acquisition at Design Pickle, an AI-powered creative platform with a global design workforce. He oversees a high-performing team responsible for sourcing talent across multiple regions, including the U.S., APAC, EMEA, LATAM, and Australia. With a passion for building high-functioning teams and enhancing the candidate and employee experience, Cailean excels in scaling startups and managing global recruitment efforts. His expertise spans talent acquisition, management, and community engagement, making him a key player in fostering growth through strategic hiring initiatives.

Marcel van der Meer

Global AI & Sourcing Trainer

Klikwork Talent Imagineers

Since 2007, Marcel van der Meer has been passionate about revolutionizing recruitment through innovative sourcing techniques. As technology evolved, so did his methods, embracing AI and automation to transform recruiters into tech-savvy talent detectives. His training has left an indelible mark on over 4,000 professionals from 400+ companies, empowering them to combine Sherlock Holmes’s investigative skills with Robert Cialdini’s persuasive tactics. Marcel's work is a continuous journey of redefining candidate engagement, consistently moving from traditional methods to cutting-edge AI tools. As a global keynote speaker across five continents, he champions efficiency and innovation in recruitment, helping teams adapt to the AI-driven future of sourcing.

Adam Kovacs

Founder & CEO

The Talent Foundation

Adam empowers organizations to transform their talent strategies. As the founder and CEO of The Talent Foundation, he combines research with metrics and insights for continuous improvements that enhance talent operations. Adam specializes in educating recruiters, analyzing workforce trends, and guiding companies toward innovative, AI-enabled talent solutions. He has led talent programs and influenced thousands of hires at companies like AWS. Adam advises tech startups in the recruitment space and leads Sourcing7, a non-profit aiming to elevate the People industry. Connect with him on LinkedIn.